Lillian

Pronunciation: [ l-IHL-ee-uhn ]

Boy Name #34,420 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lillian is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHL-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Lillian often also consider Lillian, Lillie, Lizzie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #34,420
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Lil Liy Lilie Lillie

Also a Girl Name

Lillian is also used as a girl name, ranked #54.

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Similar Names

Lillian Lillie Lizzie Lilly Lida Lina Lily Linnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lillian

Is Lillian a boy or girl name?

Lillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #34420. As a girl name, it is ranked #54. Lillian is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lillian?

Lillian is pronounced l-IHL-ee-uhn.

How popular is the name Lillian?

Lillian is currently ranked #34420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lillian?

Common nicknames for Lillian include Lil, Liy, Lilie, and Lillie.

Is Lillian a common or rare name?

Lillian is an uncommon name, ranked #34420 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lillian

Lillian is a boy name .

Is Lillian a boy or girl name? Lillian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,420 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #54. Lillian is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lillian is currently ranked #34,420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lillian include Lil, Liy, Lilie, and Lillie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.